CBS4 Sports has learned, Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas has suffered a torn achilles tendon. While the extent of the injury, either a partial or full tear, has not been revealed, the Broncos tweeted late Thursday that Thomas’ recovery would take 6 to 8 months.

As CBS 4 points out, this injury is yet another blow to Denver’s receiving corps. After having surgery on his hip, Eddie Royal could be sidelined for up to six months and now Thomas’ health is in question. Chances are this injury could set up yet another lost season for Thomas, who has loads of talent but simply can’t catch a break when it comes to injuries.

The Broncos have too many holes to fill on both sides of the ball to take another receiver in the first round. But who is Kyle Orton or Tim Tebow going to throw to? If Tebow winds up being the full-time starter, he’ll need more than Knowshon Moreno (who is also injury-prone) around him to succeed. It’s only February and things already look bleak in Denver.

At least they still have 2010 fantasy surprise Brandon Lloyd and steady vet Jabar Gaffney under contract for 2011. If a new CBA isn’t worked out in a timely manner and the owners are serious about suspending free agency for 2011, the only way the Broncos will be able to add a WR is thru the draft (or street free agent). John Fox has his work seriously cut out for him in Denver. Fox didn’t think he’d have to be looking at WR’s at the combine, but if there’s no CBA by then he’s likely to have to invest a late round pick on one when the draft rolls around.